There is not much to say about the content of the series except for "card games". CFV presents to us a normal world where card games are all the rage, and are a large focus of people's lives. The events which occur in the series are repetitive, monotonous and predictable.
There is a notable defying of certain devices which are commonly used in other anime series, especially ones based on card games. While CFV does not focus on deconstructing the card game genre, this makes the anime interesting to watch. The effects of chance, supernatural powers and character interactions are represented more realistically and are worth paying attention to when the focus diverts from the card game once in a blue moon.
The presentation of CFV is slightly above average. Fights between units in the card game are animated very nicely, but the music is nothing of note.
Overall, Cardfight!! Vanguard is a somewhat thinly-veiled attempt at advertising a card game, but is still somewhat enjoyable due to good animation and subversions of devices often used in other animes.
